Studies have linked Classical music to improved brain function. Ballroom dancers are uniquely connected to these benefits.
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A study by researchers at McMaster University found that playing music below the audible level of hearing still made people want to groove.
It’s been a relief to see musicality returning to competitive ballroom dancing. Here’s why it matters so much.
Comparing the best ballroom couples in the world from two past competitions shows a remarkable decline in quality.
Someone recently asked on a discussion forum, “what made Fred Astaire such a great dancer?” It was the way he made difficult things look like anyone could do them.
We often refer to people, even people who don’t know how to dance, as “having rhythm.” But in ballroom dancing teachers are always talking about “musicality.” What’s the difference, or are they the same thing?
In partner dance, two people move as one to music, all without a word being spoken. Let’s take a look at the elements of the unspoken language being used.
From social dancers to competitors, dancers make a number of common mistakes in this classic Latin dance. Are you making any of these errors?
Just like other dances, the Slow Waltz has phrasing that is often ignored or misunderstood. Here are some tips to use that phrasing to dance a more beautiful, conversational Waltz.
This post explores six ways that music can influence your choreography. When you understand these aspects of musicality, you should be able to create more musical dancing.
All of dancing is about one primary quality. Without that aspect, all the technique in the world is empty, having no practical value. Here’s what you need to know.
One of the most challenging things for most people when they start to get serious about dancing is finding the beat. Since moving in harmony with the music is the whole reason for dance, this is important. Here’s some helpful advice.
The 2011 Canadian Championships were the best in years. It was a near-perfect competition, marred by only one significant problem: music that faded in on every song. Let’s make sure this never happens again.
DJ’s at dance competitions play an enormously important role in the what the audience experiences. But often they aren’t aware of the responsibility they have. Here are some thoughts on this issue from a competitor’s point of view.
